Highlands Rec Park & Pool

Highlands Rec Park & Pool The Highlands Rec Park is here for all of your fun and fitness needs. We have many activities available for all age groups.

05/13/2026

Highlands pool will close today, Wednesday, May 13th at 5:45 today for lifeguards to attend the High School Athletic Banquet.

05/08/2026

The Town of Highlands is currently looking to hire a full-time Head Lifeguard for our Town-Operated Swimming Pool.

An employee in this position serves as a lead lifeguard responsible for the safety and well-being of patrons while visiting the pool. Work involves supervising pool patrons in the pool and on deck, monitoring pool activities, enforcing rules and regulations, rendering first aid, responding to emergencies, and performing water rescues as needed. Work also includes checking visitor pool memberships and collecting entrance fees; assisting with the orientation of seasonal lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities; addressing patron needs and inquiries; performing opening and closing procedures for the pool; testing and recording chemical balances in the water; maintaining cleanliness of the pool deck, bathrooms, and showers and refilling supplies as needed; calculating daily fee totals for deposit and delivering to front desk staff; and serving as lead lifeguard on duty, assisting seasonal and part-time lifeguard staff as needed. Position requires First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard training certifications.

Desired Requirements - Graduation from high school supplemented by lifeguard experience, preferably some supervisory lifeguard experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

Possession of American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification.

Possession of American Red Cross Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Full Time- 40 Hours Week, Sunday -Thursday -12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m..

Hiring Salary: $35,165.00 - $56,26.00

04/20/2026

Highlands Pool will be closed again tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st. When the wind gusts increased today the DynaDome crew had to come off the roof for there safety. Hopefully the wind will lay down tonight and they can finish the project tomorrow. sorry for any inconvenience. Staff.

04/20/2026

Highlands pool will be closed again tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st. When the wind got gusty today the crew had to come off the roof for their safety. Hopefully it will lay and DynaDome can finish the project tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience.

04/19/2026

The Highlands Pool will be closed again Monday for the dome repair.

04/19/2026

The Highlands pool will be closed Sunday while the DynaDome crew completes the roof replacement and plan to be back open on Monday. Thanks for being patient during this project.

04/14/2026

Highlands Rec Dept pool will be closed from Monday evening through Saturday for replacement of the roof panels that were damaged back in the fall with hail. Sorry for any inconvenience.

04/04/2026

The annual Easter egg hunt is still happening but has been moved inside due to the rain. See you at 10:00 am sharp. Happy Easter 🐰

03/25/2026

Highlands Pool will be closed Sunday, April 5th for the holiday. Happy Easter!!!

03/22/2026

The highlands Recreation Department 24 hour fitness center will be closed after 5:00pm today, due to a broken door. 24 access will be down until the door can be repaired. It will be open during normal office hours of 7:30am to 9:00pm. You must enter the through the main lobby. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Address

600 N 4th Street
Highlands, NC
28741

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 9:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 5:30pm

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